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His car was later located off Zig Zag Road and police, who said they were growing "increasingly concerned" for Mt Hamilton's welfare, focused their search on Box Hill, believing he was still in the area.

Police at the scene as a body was recovered from the woods in Box Hill (Image: David Cook)

The body was found shortly after midday on Friday (October 21) following a search involving Surrey Police , Surrey Search and Rescue volunteers, and the police helicopter.

Formal identification of the body has not yet taken place but James' family has been informed, police said.